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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,997.20, 248,393.61 and 98,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,997.20, 248,393.61 and 98,324.48 is: 135,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,997.20 : 248,393.61 = 98,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,997.20/248,393.61 = 98,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,997.20x = 248,393.61 × 98,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,997.20x = 24,423,172,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,172,538.57/179,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,686.40

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